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U.S. Air Force, Space Force recruiting campaign seeks space professionals
The U.S. Air Force and Space Force is seeking "future enlisted space professionals" to fill over 300 positions during Fiscal Year 2021.
James Van Der Beek, Sherri Shepherd to appear in Oct. 1 episode of 'Match Game'
"Match Game" will air a new episode featuring James Van Der Beek, Cheryl Hines, Thomas Lennon, Sherri Shepherd, Dr. Oz and Laura Benati.
Astronomers characterize Uranian moons using new imaging analysis
Using new image processing techniques, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy were able to characterize the physical properties of Uranus' five moons.
Astronomers may have found a signature of life on Venus
The search for life beyond Earth has largely revolved around our rocky red neighbor. NASA has launched multiple rovers over the years, with a new one currently en route, to sift...
The best mug and cup racks for your organized kitchen
Always dry and always ready to go. (NordWood Themes via Unsplash/)How could your day really begin without your morning cup of joe? Your favorite coffee (and tea) cups deserve a better place to...
A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star
A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter.
Hints of life on Venus: Scientists detect phosphine molecules in high cloud decks
An international team of astronomers, led by Professor Jane Greaves of Cardiff University, today announced the discovery of a rare molecule—phosphine—in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is...
NASA's Aqua satellite finds Rene barely a depression battered by wind shear
Tropical Depression Rene continues to be the victim of strong wind shear and forecasters anticipate it will lead to the storm's demise in the next couple of days. NASA's Aqua...
New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work
"She was totally flirting with you," my friend told me after the hosts left our table.
A warm Jupiter orbiting a cool star
A planet observed crossing in front of, or transiting, a low-mass star has been determined to be about the size of Jupiter. While hundreds of Jupiter-sized planets have been discovered...
Possible marker of life spotted on venus
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule -- phosphine -- in the clouds of Venus. On Earth, this gas is only made industrially or by microbes that thrive in oxygen-free environments....
Watch: Rachael Ray on house fire: 'Listen to your first responders'
Rachael Ray appeared on "Good Morning America" Monday to discuss the fire that destroyed her New York home in August.
Venus: Will private firms win the race to the fiery planet?
With interest in the possibility of life at Venus, there's an imperative to get more spacecraft to the planet.
Phosphine gas found in Venus’ atmosphere may be ‘a possible sign of life’
Venus’ clouds appear to contain a smelly, toxic gas that could be produced by bacteria, a new study suggests. Chemical signs of the gas phosphine have been spotted in observations of the...
Astronomers may have found hints of life in clouds of Venus
Astronomers have detected a chemical signature in the atmosphere of Venus that may be associated with life.
Is there life floating in the clouds of Venus?
Telescope observations spy a gas high in the atmosphere of Venus that on Earth is made by microbes.
In the clouds of Venus, scientists may have found signs of extraterrestrial life
Astronomers detected a rare molecule called phosphine in the clouds above Venus. Scientists say it could have been created by extraterrestrial life.
Venus Might Host Life, New Discovery Suggests
The unexpected atmospheric detection of phosphine, a smelly gas made by microbes on Earth, could spark a revolution in astrobiology -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Watch: Tyra Banks 'so excited' for 'Dancing with the Stars' premiere
New "Dancing with the Stars" host Tyra Banks and returning judge Bruno Tonioli teased the Season 29 premiere.
Delta to borrow $6.5 billion against SkyMiles frequent-flyer program
Delta Air Lines said Monday it plans to borrow $6.5 billion while using its SkyMiles frequent-flyer program as collateral, to help it navigate hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uranian moons in new light
More than 230 years ago astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus and two of its moons. Using the Herschel Space Observatory, a group of astronomers led by Örs H....
SpaceX SN8 to launch and fly to 60,000 feet next week
Elon Musk, head of SpaceX, has announced via Twitter that the company's SN8 rocket will take a test flight sometime next week. The plan is for the rocket is to...
Millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations detected in an X-ray binary
Astronomers from Australia and Taiwan report the discovery of millihertz quasi-periodic oscillations in a neutron-star low-mass X-ray binary known as 1RXS J180408.9−342058. The discovery, detailed in a paper published September...
Back to school with Thomas Pesquet
Video: 00:03:32 It's that time of year again: everyone is back to school! Like many, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet is also studying, for his next mission to the International Space Station....
Famous birthdays for Sept. 14: Sam Neill, Emma Kenney
Actor Sam Neill turns 73 and actor Emma Kenney turns 21, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 14.
Famous birthdays for Sept. 13: Tyler Perry, Jacqueline Bisset
Filmmaker Tyler Perry turns 51 and actor Jacqueline Bisset turns 76, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 13.
Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos
How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out.
Trump to visit California for briefing on wildfires
President Donald Trump plans to visit California Monday to meet with Gov. Gavin Newsom and emergency response officials for a briefing on wildfires that have torn through the state since...